Dusk Group (ASX:DSK) Debt-to-EBITDA : 0.75 (As of Dec. 2025) — 32% Below Median

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ASX:DSK Dusk Group Ltd ASX:DSK
60 GF Score
Price A$0.67
GF Value A$1.05
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Dusk Group Debt-to-EBITDA?

Dusk Group ASX:DSK -2.90% 60 Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.75 as of Dec. 2025, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 1.11. GuruFocus rates ASX:DSK with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.05 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 901 Retail - Cyclical companies, Dusk Group ranks better than 69.03% on this metric.

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Dusk Group's Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$14.2 Mil. Dusk Group's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$24.7 Mil. Dusk Group's annualized EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was A$51.6 Mil. Dusk Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 0.75.

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt. According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dusk Group's Debt-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:

ASX:DSK' s Debt-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.72   Med: 1.11   Max: 1.41
Current: 1.41

During the past 6 years, the highest Debt-to-EBITDA Ratio of Dusk Group was 1.41. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 1.11.

ASX:DSK's Debt-to-EBITDA is ranked better than
69.03% of 901 companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 2.4 vs ASX:DSK: 1.41

Dusk Group  (ASX:DSK) Debt-to-EBITDA Explanation

In the calculation of Debt-to-EBITDA, we use the total of Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation and Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation divided by EBITDA. In some calculations, Total Liabilities is used to for calculation.


Be Aware

A high Debt-to-EBITDA ratio generally means that a company may spend more time to paying off its debt.

According to Joel Tillinghast's BIG MONEY THINKS SMALL: Biases, Blind Spots, and Smarter Investing, a ratio of Debt-to-EBITDA exceeding four is usually considered scary unless tangible assets cover the debt.


Dusk Group Debt-to-EBITDA Related Terms


Dusk Group Debt-to-EBITDA Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dusk Group's Debt-to-EBITDA can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Dusk Group Debt-to-EBITDA Chart

Dusk Group Annual Data
Trend Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
Debt-to-EBITDA
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.72 0.80 1.11 1.37 1.41

Dusk Group Semi-Annual Data
Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
Debt-to-EBITDA Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.90 3.89 0.80 10.96 0.75

ASX:DSK vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Debt-to-EBITDA Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Dusk Group's Debt-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-EBITDA data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Dusk Group Debt-to-EBITDA vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dusk Group's Debt-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dusk Group's Debt-to-EBITDA falls into.


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Dusk Group Debt-to-EBITDA Calculation

Debt-to-EBITDA measures a company's ability to pay off its debt.

Dusk Group's Debt-to-EBITDA for the fiscal year that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(15.033 + 22.805) / 26.757
=1.41

Dusk Group's annualized Debt-to-EBITDA for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Debt-to-EBITDA=Total Debt / EBITDA
=(Short-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation + Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation) / EBITDA
=(14.16 + 24.697) / 51.564
=0.75

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

In the calculation of annual Debt-to-EBITDA, the EBITDA of the last fiscal year is used. In calculating the annualized quarterly data, the EBITDA data used here is two times the quarterly (Dec. 2025) EBITDA data.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Debt-to-EBITDA →
What does a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.75 mean?
Dusk Group (ASX:DSK) has a Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.75 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Dusk Group. This is 32% below median its historical median of 1.11. Over the past decade, Dusk Group's Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.72 to 1.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Dusk Group ranks #279 out of 901 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is Dusk Group's Debt-to-EBITDA too high?
Dusk Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.75 is 32% below median its 10-year median of 1.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.72 to a high of 1.41. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Dusk Group's value of 0.75 is 68.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dusk Group ranks #279 out of 901 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dusk Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dusk Group's Debt-to-EBITDA compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Dusk Group ranks #279 out of 901 companies for Debt-to-EBITDA. This puts Dusk Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40. Dusk Group's value of 0.75 is 68.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Dusk Group's own Debt-to-EBITDA has ranged from 0.72 to 1.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.11 vs. the industry median of 2.40, Dusk Group has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-EBITDA for a Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Debt-to-EBITDA among Retail - Cyclical companies is 2.40, based on 901 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dusk Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA of 0.75 is 68.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-EBITDA mean?
A high Debt-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-EBITDA ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Dusk Group. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Debt-to-EBITDA is 2.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dusk Group's current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.75, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 1.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dusk Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dusk Group (ASX:DSK) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.05, compared to a current price of A$0.67 — trading 36.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.75, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 1.11 and 68.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 2.40. Dusk Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-EBITDA calculated?
Debt-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dusk Group (ASX:DSK), the current Debt-to-EBITDA is 0.75 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Dusk Group (ASX:DSK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dusk Group stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of A$0.67 is trading 36.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.05. GuruFocus considers Dusk Group to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:DSK:

  • Debt-to-EBITDA: 0.75 (32% below median its 10-year median of 1.11)
  • GF Value™: A$1.05 vs. price of A$0.67 (36.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 60/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 68.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#279 of 901)

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:DSK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dusk Group Business Description

Address 75 O\'Riordan Street, P.O. Box 6307, Building 1, Level 3, Alexandria, NSW, AUS, 2015
Dusk Group Ltd is a specialty retailer of home fragrance products, including candles, reed diffusers, essential oils, electronic diffusers and air purifiers, and fragrance-related homewares. The Group operates within one operating segment, which is retail sales of home fragrance products and accessories. Geographically, it operates only in Australia.
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